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Tuesday, January 31, 2017

I love a good salad and when you add Crispy Buffalo Chicken to the mix a good salad becomes a great one! Seriously....this salad was so good and super easy. If you like buffalo chicken then you have to give this salad a try. It won't disappoint!

Monday, January 30, 2017

I know it's winter and winter in Chicagoland=COLD but I think my blood must've thinned out or something because boy am I cold all the time! I should be used to our winters! Anyway, this recipe is the perfect stick to your ribs kind of cold weather comfort food. It's hearty and healthy. The perfect combo!

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Makes 8 Cups

WW PP=6
Cal 232.8, Carbs 18.5, Fat 8.1, Fiber 3.1, Protein 21.7

Ingredients

1.5 lbs stew meat

4 cups beef stock

1 tbsp. Worcestershire

1 clove garlic, chopped

1 cup carrots, chopped

1/2 yellow onion, chopped

3 celery stalks, chopped

4 small russet potatoes, quartered

1 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 tbsp. flour

Place meat and veggies in the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour in Beef Stock and Worcestershire. Cover and cook on low 7-8 hours or on High for 5-6.

About 30 minutes before serving reserve two cups of the broth. Make a roux by whisking together the flour and butter. Once lightly browned and bubbly slowly whisk in the broth. Once smooth and thickened, slowly pour mixture back into the slow cooker. Cover and continue cooking another 20-30 minutes until stew has thickened.

Ladle into bowls and serve with crusty french bread or a tossed salad and dinner is served! Enjoy!

Monday, January 23, 2017

Today is definitely a Chili kind of Monday. I'll admit, I'm pretty much Chili obsessed and I've been making it a lot lately. It's been a while since I've made a beef chili though. If you like the flavors of ranch and cheddar then you are going to love this Chili. Give it a try and see for yourself. This stuff is addicting!

In a skillet over medium heat, brown beef with onion. Add in the rest of the ingredients. Cover and simmer on low heat for 25 minutes. Spoon into bowls and top with any additional toppings of your choice! Enjoy!

Sunday, January 22, 2017

Happy Sunday! I decided to keep it simple for dinner tonight and you can't go wrong with Quesadillas. These Southwest BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are packed with grilled chicken, cheese, and veggies. Easy to prepare and delish!

Thursday, January 19, 2017

I love a good baked pasta dish and this cheesy baked spaghetti is no exception! It's lower in calories and fat than a traditional baked spaghetti but it is just as tasty. I love how it can be prepared ahead of time and then all you have to do is pop it in the oven 45 minutes before you are ready to eat. It makes the perfect weeknight meal that the whole family will enjoy!

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Instead of Taco Tuesday it's Taco Wednesday in our house tonight and I decided to mix things up with these Fish Tacos with Jalapeno Lime Slaw. I'm obsessed with Tilapia lately so I decided on some Tilapia filets to use for these tasty tacos. I created a super simple Jalapeno Lime Slaw to go on top. The flavor combos were amazing. I will definitely be making these again soon!

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

I've been making this pretzel chicken recipe for years but I normally serve it with a honey mustard sauce. I decided to mix it up this time around and serve it with a spicy cheddar sauce. Man, I am so glad that I did! It was a hit and a new family favorite!Pretzel Crusted Baked Chicken Tenders with Spicy Cheddar Sauce
Serves 4
WW PP=5
Cal 199, Fat 2.2g, Carbs 15.2g, Fiber 0g, Protein 32.5g

Monday, January 16, 2017

If there was ever a day to have a piping hot bowl of Chili, today is the day. We started off this wet and cold Monday with freezing rain which has now turned to all rain but it's a cold sloppy mess outside. This Chipotle Chicken Chili is the best cold weather comfort food. It's not only tasty but low calorie as well so you can enjoy without the guilt!

Sunday, January 15, 2017

It's not often that we have fried rice or even order Chinese take out and I've never had Pineapple Fried Rice before. I think it's more of a Thai Cuisine? So, dinner tonight was definitely something out of the ordinary. My Pineapple Fried Rice is lower in calories and fat than the traditional and I put my own spin on it. Let me tell you...it was a hit! Sweet, Spicy, and Delicious!

Pineapple Fried Rice

Serves 6

WW PP=5

Cal 187.3, Carbs 37.1, Fat 2.1, Fiber 2.5, Protein 5.5

Ingredients

4 cups cooked and cooled brown rice

1.5 cups pineapple

1 garlic clove, chopped

3 tbsp. soy sauce

1 tsp. sesame oil

1 tsp. red pepper flakes

1 cup pepper onion and corn blend

2 egg whites scrambled

Spray a non stick pan with cooking spray and over medium high heat saute veggies. Toss in garlic and cook for two minutes. Next add in pineapple, continue cooking another minute and add in the rice, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, egg, and soy sauce. Cook for five minutes. Top with chopped green onion. Enjoy!

Thursday, January 12, 2017

What do you do when you want Chicken Caesar Salad but don't have the lettuce for the "salad" part of the meal? Well, if you are like me you make Caesar Chicken instead! I tossed a few chicken breasts into my crock pot, seasoned them, and let them cook for 3 hours. I then basted them with Caesar dressing, and topped them with chopped tomatoes and Parmesan cheese and served over a bed of orzo pasta. The end result was fantastic!

Arrange chicken in bottom of crock pot. Season with garlic, salt, and red pepper. Cover and cook for three hours on low. Add Caesar Dressing and Parmesan Cheese and continue cooking another 10 minutes.

Remove chicken from Crock Pot and top with chopped tomato. Serve over rice or pasta. Enjoy!

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

If you love all the flavors of Chicken Parmesan but without all the calories then you have come to the right place! My Grilled Chicken Parmesan is low in calories and fat but full of flavor! It's simple and easy. Serve over rice or noodles and dinner is served!

Grilled Chicken Parmesan

Serves 3

WW PP=6
Cal 220, Carbs 5, Fat 9, Protein 35.6

Ingredients

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (Mine were about 6 oz)

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. dry italian seasoning blend

1/2 cup tomato sauce

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non stick cooking spray. Set aside.

Season chicken with garlic powder and dry italian seasoning. Grill over medium-high heat, about 7 minutes per side or until juices run clear. Transfer chicken to baking sheet and top with tomato sauce and cheese.

Place back onto grill and cook 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with chopped parsely or basil, if desired. Enjoy!

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

It seems like I am always making tacos. It's a favorite in our house and I'll admit, after making so many different variations, I'm having a hard time coming up with another new taco recipe. So this time around I decided to forgo the taco shells and make taco rice bowls instead. Easy, Simple, and Delicious. Add your favorite taco toppings and dinner is served!

Monday, January 9, 2017

I love a good hearty soup. Especially in the fall and winter and when I can enjoy it without the guilt, well, that's even better! I baked my potatoes ahead of time before putting them in the slow cooker. I love the flavor that it adds to the soup. This is great weeknight meal when you don't want to spend your evening in the kitchen cooking. The Slow Cooker does all the work for you!

Preheat oven to 425
Bake potatoes for one hour or until tender. Once potatoes have cooled, scoop out the inside and place into the bottom of a slow cooker. Roughly mash potatoes using a potato masher. Add diced onions, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Cook on low for 4 hours. Add cream cheese and stir until melted. Pour in milk and cook an additional hour. Ladle into bowls and add your bacon, cheese, and green onion. Enjoy!

Sunday, January 8, 2017

Brrr....it's cold outside! I really wanted to spice things up for dinner tonight to warm us up! I love Jambalaya and this is a super easy recipe and one of my favorites. I use Cajun Chicken Sausage because it's lower in calories but feel free to add your favorite meats. Shrimp is great in this too! I serve it along side crusty french bread and salad.

Thursday, January 5, 2017

If you are looking for a simple, yet healthy and delicious dinner then look no further, I've got the meal for you! These Chicken Fajita Bowls are super easy and ready in under 30. One of the many reasons why this recipe is one of my favorites!

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

I love seafood (especially fish) but believe it or not, I've never made Tilapia at home before! Not sure why, maybe because my "go to" fish is Salmon. I decided to mix things up tonight and make this tasty fish. Tilapia is so versatile but I decided to pan sear mine with a little lemon, garlic, and crushed red pepper which I served over Orzo. It was delish!

Lemon Garlic Pan Seared Tilapia

Serves 4

WW PP=3

Cal 138, Carbs 0, Fat 4, Protein 26

Ingredients

4 4oz. Tilapia Filets

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes

Juice of one lemon

Olive Oil Cooking Spray

Over medium heat, spray a large non stick pan with olive oil.

Season fish with garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes. Place in pan and cook three minutes per side. Add lemon juice. Enjoy!

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

I love love love this salad. Growing up in Chicago most people know of Portillos. My two absolute favorites are the Italian Beef sandwich their Chopped Salad. Oh my word....it is beyond delicious! Now that the holidays are over I need to de-tox from all the indulging I did. Last year I made this salad and it was a hit. It makes the perfect lunch or light dinner!

Wash and dry the lettuces. Finely chop into small pieces. Put into a large bowl. add remaining ingredients, except dressing and combine well.
Serve dressing along side, or pour on and combine just before serving. Enjoy!

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